by Jessey Sanchez | Jun 26, 2025
The RV industry has achieved the success it has because of people like Jim Sheldon, leaders who put the good of the industry above all else. His ability to keep competitors and industry partners moving in the same direction to take the industry to new heights is what set him apart. Jim’s actions, as evidenced by his awards, were viewed by his industry peers as continuously striving to encourage the multiple constituencies of the RV industry to work collectively for the growth and betterment of the industry, distinguished service, and extraordinary contributions to the industry’s overall success. Jim’s contributions as the original Chairman of the Committee on Excellence, with its focus on improving customer service. However, Jim has been a dedicated industry statesman during his entire career. From improving customer service, leading the Committee on Excellence to being a founding member of the GoRVing Coalition, to testifying against unreasonable regulations, to unifying the industry through his leadership. Jim has left an indelible mark on the industry
by Jessey Sanchez | Jun 26, 2025
Bob Tiedge has been instrumental in the success of not only Lippert Components, but as a true visionary for the RV industry in the field of hydraulics, product design and innovation. Bob has been a leader in every sense of the word. Bob has always been focused on continuous improvement, servicing our customers and making the experience of RVing the very best it could be for the retail consumers. A brilliant mind capable of developing patentable products to a servant leader, willing to drive thousands of miles at a minute’s notice to keep RV families on the road, For over ten years, Bob had developed hydraulics for Fleetwood, when Lippert asked if he’d leave his former company and work on Lippert’s slide out. He moved immediately to Syracuse, Indiana, and started work on the slide out project for Lippert Components. He parked his motorhome at the plant and stayed day and night working on new prototypes that are now main stream on all hydraulic slide-out units in the industry today. Bob started hydraulic landing gear for RVs that were more powerful, robust and faster than its electric counterpart. Bob took the landing gear a step further and started LCl’s leveling program and was responsible for why leveling is on every single high profile fifth wheel that is built today. Leveling a towable frame was quite an accomplishment. Bob Tiedge is a very valuable teammate and invaluable asset to LCI and the RV industry. He’s helped make LCI what it is today. He has been a wonderful mentor and champion of our industry.
by Jessey Sanchez | Jun 26, 2025
Ken Anderson’s dedication to the manufactured housing industry and MHIA is beyond measure. He gave up his own retail sales operation of 30 years to help save the association and the industry in Arizona by becoming the President of the association and helping us to stay aloft and even prosper during trying times. He served on the Board and Executive Committee for more than a decade. He helped create the Arizona Image Committee; served on the Government Relations & Zoning Committee; ran several annual home shows as well as chaired many annual Conventions. He has also served tirelessly on the national front, serving as delegate to MHI for many years, as well as serving on the MHI Board of Directors and National Retailers Council. Ken has also participated in many of the MHI Legislative Meetings, even helping to secure Democrat support for the Dodd Frank Reform bills, including the lead Democrat cosponsor, Kyrsten Sinema, as well as six additional Congressmen giving Arizona representation by seven out of nine Representatives. Ken has been the recipient of many awards during his time in the industry.
by Jessey Sanchez | Jun 26, 2025
Keith Casenhiser has contributed so much to the manufactured industry. As a senior at UC Riverside, Keith started in the MH industry as an intern at Fleetwood. Since partnering with Dick Bessire, they now own 10 MH parks and manage 80. Most park owners only participate with WMA, but Keith personally joined other associations and became Chairman of the board of MHET, advisory director for CMPA, past President of the board of directors of WMA. For the past 15 years, he has dedicated his allegiance to CMHI as past Chairman of the Board and served as Treasurer on the exec committee. Keith speaks and participates at round tables, panels, committees and industry functions for all California MH associations and same in Idaho and Colorado. Keith received the top awards from WMA, CMPA, MHET and the Presidents’ award and Jack E. Wells from CMHI. Keith contributes to Pac funds and many charity fundraisers. He is knowledgeable about industry issues and has dedicated his life to his family and his industry
by Jessey Sanchez | Jun 26, 2025
For five decades, Charles Lott has played a pivotal role in leading affordable housing in America. He has stayed consistent over the years with a strategy that was rooted in designing and building astonishing homes with a focus on affordability for all Americans. Every stakeholder in the MH industry is better from the impact Charley has made on the evolution of manufactured homes. Most importantly, homeowners continue today to reap the benefit of current trends, needs, and wants because of his relentless goal to improve both the homes and the people he has trained over his lengthy career
